Everton talisman Tim Cahill is eagerly awaiting Tuesdays Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon.
Tim Cahill: "I'm just excited. When you draw Sporting, you are in with the best teams in the world. I just wanted to learn as much as I could about their team, their stadium and the attendance they get.
"Europe is different because we haven't been in too many European competitions; it's something the fans live for – taking the club to the next level, not only on the pitch but off it.
"Them travelling and having special away days, it's a reward for them, and they respond by supporting their team and being the 12th man. I tell you, you can't hear anything, and when that ball goes in the net it's an explosion of fireworks. It shakes through you."
Tim Cahill: "I'm just excited. When you draw Sporting, you are in with the best teams in the world. I just wanted to learn as much as I could about their team, their stadium and the attendance they get.
"Europe is different because we haven't been in too many European competitions; it's something the fans live for – taking the club to the next level, not only on the pitch but off it.
"Them travelling and having special away days, it's a reward for them, and they respond by supporting their team and being the 12th man. I tell you, you can't hear anything, and when that ball goes in the net it's an explosion of fireworks. It shakes through you."
